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American School Pastels: Auction Prices

1756–1843

Of the 80 lots by American School (pastels) recorded at auction between 2005 and 2025, 29 found a buyer (36%). The median price realised is $128Sign up free to see across 29 priced sales; the middle half sold for $70Sign up free to see–$200Sign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Portrait of a girl in a blue hat, sold at Bonhams in November 2013 for $1.5kSign up free to see. Most results come from Sloans & Kenyon (70), Bonhams (8) and Jackson's International Auctioneers (2).

$1,500≈ £939≈ €1,117Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumPortrait of a girl in a blue hatBonhams80auction results2005–2025years recorded36%sold$128Sign up free to seemedian price

American School pastels: key figures

Auction results
80
Sold rate
36%
Active at auction
2005–2025
Median price
$128Sign up free to see
Record price
$1.5kSign up free to see Portrait of a girl in a blue hat, Bonhams, Nov 2013

Top auction houses: Sloans & Kenyon (70), Bonhams (8), Jackson's International Auctioneers (2)

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  1. Fighter Between Rounds by American School, FIGHTER BETWEEN ROUNDS, pastel, sold Apr 2018
    Fighter Between Rounds
    Pastel
    23 1/2 in. x 18 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 361
    $150≈ £107≈ €122HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  2. Portrait of Sailor by American School, Pastel appears to be unfixed with some dusting to the inside, sold Mar 2018
    Portrait of Sailor
    Pastel
    19 in. x 15 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 291
    $120≈ £87≈ €98HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  3. Portrait of Young Man by American School, Pastel, offered Mar 2018
    Portrait of Young Man
    Pastel
    18 in. x 12 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 289
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $75–125View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  4. Portrait of Young Boy by American School, PORTRAIT OF YOUNG BOY, pastel, sold Mar 2018
    Portrait of Young Boy
    Pastel
    20 in. x 16 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 286
    $70≈ £51≈ €57HammerSign up free to seeEst. $150–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  5. Lighthouse by American School, Pastel in "as is" condition, offered Mar 2018
    Lighthouse
    Pastel
    23 in. x 14 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 188
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  6. Portrait of Young Man with Tie by American School, Pastel, sold Feb 2018
    Portrait of Young Man with Tie
    Pastel
    14 in. x 11 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 267
    $110≈ £77≈ €88HammerSign up free to seeEst. $75–100View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  7. Mother and Daughter by American School, MOTHER AND DAUGHTER, pastel, sold Jun 2017
    Mother and Daughter
    Pastel
    46 1/2 in. x 33 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 477
    $180≈ £141≈ €161HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  8. Mother and Daughter by American School, MOTHER AND DAUGHTER, pastel, offered Feb 2017
    Mother and Daughter
    Pastel
    46 1/2 in. x 33 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 961
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $400–600View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  9. An extensive landscape with a circular drive by American School, 1947, pastel on paper, sold Sep 2016
    An extensive landscape with a circular drive, 1947
    Pastel · Paper
    sight: 9 x 12in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3006
    $38≈ £29≈ €33Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Expressionist Landscape with Trees by American School, Pastel, offered Feb 2016
    Expressionist Landscape with Trees
    Pastel
    18 1/2 in. x 24 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 513
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $250–350View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  11. Portrait of a girl in a blue hat by American School, 1916, pastel on canvas, sold Nov 2013
    Portrait of a girl in a blue hat, 1916
    Pastel · Canvas
    44 x 30in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3055
    $1,500≈ £939≈ €1,117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  12. Still Life with Fruit and Cider Press by American School, Pastel, offered Jul 2013
    Still Life with Fruit and Cider Press
    Pastel
    24 in. x 18 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 470
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  13. Still Life with Fruit and Cider Press by American School, Pastel, offered Dec 2012
    Still Life with Fruit and Cider Press
    Pastel
    24 in. x 18 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 451
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  14. Herding Sheep by American School, HERDING SHEEP, pastel, sold Sep 2011
    Herding Sheep
    Pastel
    15 in. x 23 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 230
    $200≈ £127≈ €145HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  15. LAKE AT DAWN and COVE WITH SEABIRDS: TWO WORKS, each signed indistinctly lower right by American School, Pastel, sold Sep 2010
    LAKE AT DAWN and COVE WITH SEABIRDS: TWO WORKS, each signed indistinctly lower right
    Pastel
    22 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 704
    $150≈ £95≈ €112HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  16. Portrait of a Young Boy by American School, Pastel on grey paper, offered Dec 2009
    Portrait of a Young Boy
    Pastel · Paper
    19 in. x 15 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 985
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  17. Portrait of John Wilkes Booth by American School, Pastel, sold Nov 2009
    Portrait of John Wilkes Booth
    Pastel
    23 1/2 in. x 19 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 105
    $250≈ £150≈ €168HammerSign up free to seeEst. $350–450View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  18. Pair of Portraits by American School, THOUGHT TO BE GENERAL HENRY KNOX AND HIS WIFE OR DAUGHTER, pastel on paper mounted on canvas, sold Nov 2009
    Pair of Portraits
    Pastel · Paper
    10 1/4 in. x 8 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1398
    $750≈ £450≈ €504HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  19. Young Girl Reading by American School, YOUNG GIRL READING, pastel, sold Jun 2009
    Young Girl Reading
    Pastel
    17 in. x 23 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1038A
    $425≈ £258≈ €305HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  20. Surreal Chariot by American School, Pastel on paper, sold Dec 2008
    Surreal Chariot
    Pastel · Paper
    26 in. x 18 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 833
    $60≈ £40≈ €45HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  21. Pair of Portraits by American School, THOUGHT TO BE GENERAL HENRY KNOX AND HIS WIFE OR DAUGHTER, pastel on paper mounted on canvas, offered Nov 2008
    Pair of Portraits
    Pastel · Paper
    10 1/4 in. x 8 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1480
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  22. Surreal Chariot by American School, Pastel on paper, offered Dec 2007
    Surreal Chariot
    Pastel · Paper
    26 in. x 18 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 476
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150–250View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  23. Portrait of a Gentleman in Pink Waistcoat by American School, Pastel, offered Sep 2007
    Portrait of a Gentleman in Pink Waistcoat
    Pastel
    20 in. x 17 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1713
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,200–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  24. Portrait of a Young Boy by American School, Pastel on grey paper, offered Jul 2007
    Portrait of a Young Boy
    Pastel · Paper
    19 in. x 15 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 728
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  25. Girl in Blue with Horse by American School, Pastel on grey paper, offered Jul 2007
    Girl in Blue with Horse
    Pastel · Paper
    24 in. x 18 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 727
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  26. Portrait of a Gentleman in Pink Waistcoat by American School, Pastel, offered Jun 2007
    Portrait of a Gentleman in Pink Waistcoat
    Pastel
    20 in. x 17 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 942
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  27. Standing Female Nude by American School, Pastel on paper, offered Apr 2007
    Standing Female Nude
    Pastel · Paper
    20 in. x 13 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 736
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  28. Girl in Blue with Horse by American School, Pastel on grey paper, offered Jul 2006
    Girl in Blue with Horse
    Pastel · Paper
    24 in. x 18 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 467
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  29. Portrait of a Young Boy by American School, Pastel on grey paper, offered Jul 2006
    Portrait of a Young Boy
    Pastel · Paper
    19 in. x 15 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 466
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100–150View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  30. Untitled by American School, TONALIST LANDSCAPE WITH TREES, pastel on paper, sold Jun 2005
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    11 in. x 14 1/4 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 465
    $590≈ £324≈ €485HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–400View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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